Animal Farm Flashcards
Maxim
A expressed principal or rule of conduct ;a statement of a general truth
One famous maxim is to “ absorb what is useful and disregard that which is useless”.
Posthumously
Occurring or continuing after one’s death
The last three books of the series were published posthumously.
Vivacious
Lively
I heard vivacious music coming from that village.
Irrepressible
That which cannot be controlled or restrained
She heard a shout of irrepressible laughter from the party.
Ignominious
Shameful; dishonorable; disgraceful
It was an ignominious victory because they cheated.
Obstinate
Stubborn
She was very obstinate and wouldn’t listen to her parents orders.
Enconce
Settled comfortably, securely
My cat ensconced herself on the living room couch.
Cynical
Believing that people are motivated only by selfishness; sarcastic
He was an unfriendly and cynical person.
Cryptic
Having a hidden ,puzzling ,or ambiguous meaning; mysterious
Sherlock Holmes succeeded in solving the cryptic message.
Indefatigable
That which cannot be tired out
Her hardworking assistant seemed indefatigable.
Benevolent
Doing or inclined to do good; kindly
Benevolent doctors volunteered to take care of patients in rural areas.
Preeminent
Superior to others esp.in a particular quality
Gordan Ramsy is England’s preeminent chef.
Retribution
Punishment for wrongdoing
His retribution for his crime is a life sentence in prison.
Sordid
Not noble in character or quality
She tried to hide her sordid actions.
Capitulated
Gave up; surrendered; stopped resisting
The rebels capitulated to the government.
Intermediary
One whoo acts as a go between
In the end, the intermediary was unsuccessful in forming an agreement.
Malignity
Persistent intense ill will or desire to harm other; malice
Because it wasn’t an accident but his own malignity, he was given the death sentence.
Pretext
A false reason or motive put forth to hide the real one; excuse
Her pretext for not sending in the essay was that her printer broke down.
Categorically
Without qualifications or conditions; absolutely
Our team will categorically receive first prize.
Superannuated
Too old or worn out for further work
That old horse has been working on this farm for many years and is superannuated.
Conciliatory
Tending to soothe anger or make friendly
Conflict was avoided because of his fair and conciliatory spirit.
Censured
Condemned as wrong; strongly disapproved
The young soldier was censured for his insubordination.
Incumbant
Resting on, as a duty or obligation
It is incumbant of you to attend all staff meetings.
Machinations
Artful or secret plots
He is planning incredibly complicated machinations to assassinate him.
Tractable
Easily managed or controlled
The dog was more tractable when he wore a collar and a leash.
